After extensive internal testing, the update is nearing completion and will be available soon.

For now, here’s what you need to know: after Groups v2 launches, current group chats will no longer be fully functional. Updating will be essential.

January 24, 2025 - 12:30 UTC

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Once it’s released, your existing group chats will enter a read-only mode after 2-4 weeks.

You’ll still be able to view past messages, but you won’t be able to send messages, edit settings, or change group members.
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Why is this upgrade important?

It’s a whole suite of performance and reliability improvements for group chats, include more consistent messaging, better syncing of group settings, and smoother group creation.
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